Bathing Away Stress Relief

September 30, 2009 by AJ
Filed under: Anxiety and Stress, Health, Natural Remedies

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Can you imagine the magical powers of soaking in a bath tub full of herbs and each of the herbs that you used in the tub are draining the stress and tension out of your body as you sit and relax, leaving you to feel worry free and transformed to another person.

Well, let me tell you taking a relaxing, calming bath is probably the best way to cast the cares of a this fast paced society off your shoulders and relax. Sometimes it is harder to start your day of with a bath all though if you tried it you would have a much more relaxing day, but it is a great stress reliever before bedtime.

Herb and essential oils used in the bath water will not only relax your mind, body and spirit, they are also good for your complexion. Before you ever plan on stealing away for a relaxing soak in the tub, there are a few things that is probably good to make sure of first.

1. Make sure the bathroom is fresh and clean

2. Make sure everything you need for the bath or in the bath is handy , so you do not have to get out to get something such as; bath gels, herbs, loofah and even your towel.

3. Set the mood with relaxing music and make sure that you have some aromatic candles lit around you.

4. Finally make sure that everything that you will be using during the bath is withing your reach.

You can either create your own bag of herbs for bathing or you may purchase one. If creating your own bag you can create it while the tub is filling. It is advisable to go over your skin head to toe, maybe with the loofah to remove any dead skin before getting started.

If you choose to create your own herb bag. Use muslin cloth or if you have an old pair of socks you could cut a section out of them and fill with the herbs that you have. After you have your herb bag created put it in the bath water, this will infuse your water with the herbs you have chosen.

Some suggestions to use in herb bags; bath salts, rose petals, lavender flowers, citrus leaves of course all dried. You can put anything else you wish its up to you its your time.

Like I mentioned previously if you choose not to create your herb bag, you can purchase pre-made bags. If you choose to use essential oils, limit yourself to five drops total of essential oils per bath. They may be diluted with a carrier oil or with milk since they are being used in bath.

Here are some example of herbs and essential oils and their properties.

Black Pepper – relieves muscles aches.

Clary Sage – good for an all around pick me up or to ease premenstrual tension.

Eucalyptus – is therapeutic for respiratory ailments.

Geranium – is good for skin conditions and PMS.

Jasmine – gratifies your senses.

Lavender – is for a number of ailments such as; skin conditions, muscle problems, headaches, insomnia.

Orange – is a good lift me up.

Rosemary – is good for sore muscles and aches as well as a pick me up.

Oils that are good for different types of skin.

For dry, delicate or easily irritated skin use chamomile, lavender or roses.

For oily skin types use calendula, rosemary or thyme.

Other herbs and essential oils.

Lemon Balm – therapeutic to hyper children.

Citrus – soothing as well as other therapeutic effects.

Lavender – soothing as well as other therapeutic effects already mentioned.

Ylang Ylang – good for moisturization and exfoliation.

Apricot – moisturizes and restore the skin.

Amber – moisturizes and restore the skin.

Chamomile – helps relieve sore muscles and is therapeutic in nervousness.

Eucalyptus – opens the skins pores as well as help clear breathing passages.

When you chose to take a relaxing bath, one thing that must be remembered THIS IS YOUR TIME it must be total solitude to get the complete benefits from the herbs or essential oils. So make sure you have this arrange beforehand with any family members.

When you get into the bath let your cares float away, let your mind float away, and let the herbs and essential oils do their work.

And last but not least make sure there is a “DO NOT DISTURB” or you will be killed sign on the door.

Please do not kill any one for interrupting your bath this was just said to relay the importance of this time and how much it needs to mean to you.